Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $17.53 | 6.388% | $18.6498 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
Purchase #2 | $247.89 | 10.779% | $274.6101 | $274.61 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.55 | 13.179% | $94.5611 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 9.396% | $260.0562 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
Purchase #5 | $38.77 | 9.241% | $42.3527 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #6 | $235.33 | 9.178% | $256.9286 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $111.32 | 3.385% | $115.0882 | $115.09 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.11 | $1,062.2467 | $1,062.25 | $1,062.25 | $1,062.30 |